We scour the internet to find the most interesting news on the collaborative consumption front. Here are our picks for the week:
Are tech founders becoming more political? They should
Guy Levin, Tech City News
Today, TransferWise launched their ‘Stop Hidden Fees’ manifesto and petition for banking transparency. And rather than taking place at some suitably trendy startup venue, it’s launching in Westminster with a prominent Labour MP as the keynote speaker.
Patagonia’s Investment in Yerdle Shows Sharing Economy Maturing
Leon Kaye, Triple Pundit
Patagonia will boost investment in Yerdle, a startup where users can use a smartphone app to give and receive things for free and score credits to get even more free items in the meantime. The company will manage this investment through its $20 Million and Change internal venture fund.
Portal helps sharing-economy workers find and manage gigs
Crolyn Said, SFGate
Peers.org, a nonprofit working with the “sharing economy” — marketplaces that help people sell, rent or share assets — is launching a portal to help people find tools to manage their work lives, connect with other freelancers and research earning opportunities.
New trade body UkShareCo set to boost sharing economy
Dylan Baker, TechCity News
Some of the UK’s leading sharing economy businesses have announced a new trade body for the sector, UKShareCo. UK startups Sooqini, GoCarShare and OpenPlay are among the founding members.
